false 11297 0375704027 9780375704024 11239 1030 Norwegian Wood http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166468809m/11297.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11297.Norwegian_Wood 3354 Haruki Murakami 103961 11406 5 0 false Tue Jun 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 17 12:03:34 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 17 12:12:58 -0700 2009
It was apparently a disappointment to fans because it lacks much of his signature surreality. However, I found its relative simplicity and straightforward nature suited the story perfectly.

Murakami's characters are extraordinary and his descriptive, understated style is captivating.

This story affected me deeply. It's an odd thing to say, but it seems to me that if I ever was to write a novel, it would be something like this one (in story and tone -- I wouldn't presume to think I'd ever be his equal in mastery).

It made me nostalgic for that time in teenager-hood when love is one of the great mysteries.]]>